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11-23-2007, 11:55 AM
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Moving to Rathdrum-best places to meet people
 Good morning to all,
After lots of searching for my retirement home, I've settled on Rathdrum. I will be in my home by May 08 - and totally looking forward to becoming a resident and living the good life.
Does anyone have suggestions on the best places to meet people -
How about places in Rathdrum for volunteer work?
I have lots of interests - want to explore the area towns, take advantage of the hiking trails, photography, genealogy, history.
I currently live in So California and really want to fit in to my new home. Any attitude will be left at the California border 
So far I've made one friend there--so where/how do you meet new friends??
Just looking to find some new friends that like to go hiking, out to eat and shopping.
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11-23-2007, 02:05 PM
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Not living in Rathdrum, I'm not a ton of help on this one, but in nearby Post Falls and Hayden/CDA there are tons of things to do, ways to get out there socially. You may also want to check out the goings on in Spirit Lake and see what's going on up there socially. Sandpoint has a ton of socializing opportunities, but we're about 40 miles from you.
CDA Press Newspaper has things listed in the area:
Coeur d'Alene Press Newspaper - Local and National News - Kootenai County, Idaho
Spokane/CDA Craigslist also has some opportunities:
spokane / coeur d'alene activity partners classifieds - craigslist (Activities)
spokane / coeur d'alene groups classifieds - craigslist (Groups)
spokane / coeur d'alene volunteers classifieds - craigslist (Volunteer opportunities)
Hope this helps...
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10-10-2008, 12:14 AM
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The best way to meet people in this area, that I have found, is just being outgoing and inviting in your personality! I have met some great friends from mere small talk!
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10-11-2008, 12:04 AM
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And you know...Rathdrum SEEMS smaller. Sign says it has over 4000 residents, but it doesn't feel very big...
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10-11-2008, 03:43 AM
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Theres a very cool 50's style Hot Rod cafe in Rathdrum(cant remember the name).. It seems like people are very sociable there. The food is good, and the atmosphere is great. Not to be confused with The Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls which is REALLY cool |
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10-11-2008, 06:35 AM
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Granny's Pantry on Highway 53 looks like a place where locals would hang out. Every time I drive by I wish I had time to stop and try it.
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10-13-2008, 06:51 PM
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"Theres a very cool 50's style Hot Rod cafe in Rathdrum(cant remember the name).. It seems like people are very sociable there. The food is good, and the atmosphere is great. Not to be confused with The Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls which is REALLY cool "
There is still a restaurant in that location; however, the 50's style is gone. It is now called The Breakfast Nook. I have heard good things about it.
Where most of the locals hang out is O'Malleys. For sit down meals that and a Toro Viejo are in my opinion the best places to eat in town. Granny's Pantry has great pie but I don't think that I could recommend it for anything other than that unless you were wanting to have a cup of coffee, read the paper, and people watch...for that it's perfect! The great thing about this area is that you can reach so many different options for meals within 15 minutes. Good luck and Happy Eating! |
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10-27-2008, 01:40 PM
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We ate at Granny's when we were there scoping out the area last weekend. It was very warm and friendly, lots of locals willing to chat and share opinions. I fell in love with both Rathdrum and Spirit Lake mainly due to the people...just walking down the streets in both little towns we ended up in conversations. My intentions of relocating after January are truly growing more cemented by the day!
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10-27-2008, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by esselcue
We ate at Granny's when we were there scoping out the area last weekend. It was very warm and friendly, lots of locals willing to chat and share opinions. I fell in love with both Rathdrum and Spirit Lake mainly due to the people...just walking down the streets in both little towns we ended up in conversations. My intentions of relocating after January are truly growing more cemented by the day!
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Thats AWESOME Ess.!!!  I really like that whole area myself. I have a very close friend that lives in Rathdrum, he and his wife moved from San Diego area, and they LOVE it..  Good luck on the move! |
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10-27-2008, 04:52 PM
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Thanks, Trace! Wish me luck selling my place here in AZ!!!!  |
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